Here & Now
MONDAY-FRIDAY 12-3 p.m.
Supreme Court rulings. Breaking news. Thoughtful interviews.
A live production of NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with public radio stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
Co-hosted by award-winning journalists Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson, the show’s daily lineup includes interviews with NPR reporters, editors and bloggers, as well as leading newsmakers, innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.
Here & Now began at WBUR in 1997, and expanded to two hours in partnership with NPR in 2013.
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Martha Wells' latest Murderbot novella, "Fugitive Telemetry," made the bestseller lists less than two weeks after publication. -
One bill would strip physicians of their license and liability insurance if they performed gender reassignment surgery or prescribed puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
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The pandemic forced the cancelation of the Olympics last year. Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post says Japan should take the same step this year.
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The cancellation comes following the controversy over diversity and ethics at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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Republicans and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce argue the $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits have incentivized people not to work.
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The shift acknowledges the science showing things like cleaning surfaces or even social distancing aren't very effective at controlling the virus.
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In Africa, many countries have already exhausted their initial supplies or are still waiting to get vaccines.
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Instagram Youth would be for users under 13 years old. But 44 attorneys general and advocates have come out with concerns about the new platform.
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Underwater photographer and author Brian Skerry details what he's learned about the majestic creatures.
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The escalation was sparked by soaring tensions in recent weeks.
